Gian Francesco Malipiero
Composer
1882–1973. Italian composer in the Italian Musical Modernism tradition.
Leading figure in 20th-century Italian music; revived early Italian music and developed a distinctive neo-modal, often austere style.
Signature works: Sette canzoni, Grottesco, Symphony No. 3 delle campane, Pause del silenzio, Torneo notturno.